Didier Morais

Well readers, I’m here to announce that this is my last day with the Houston Chronicle. I never expected this wonderful ride in Houston to end after just 11 months, but as I’m sure many of you know, opportunities come at the most unexpected times in this industry — and in life. With that said, […]
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Hightower (11-2) vs. Pearland (11-2) – 4 p.m. Saturday, Tully Hightower: The Hurricanes have relied heavily on the offensive production of players like quarterback Bralon Addison and running back Joshua Wilhite, but last week it was the defense that was the star in a 21-14 win over Cy-Fair. Pearland: The Oilers are the defending state champs and […]
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With a 57-46 win over Elsik during Thanksgiving break, Cy Falls girls basketball coach Jim Stephens recorded his 500th career victory as head coach of the program. Stephens, who guided Cy Falls to the regional semifinals last season, has coached the Golden Eagles for eight season and was honored in a ceremony on Nov. 29. […]
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Despite being eliminated by La Marque in the first round of the Class 4A Division II postseason, Terry coach Tim Teykl — who led the Rangers to 9-2 record this season – will have something to look forward to this offseason. On Monday, the Army All-American Bowl committee announced that Teykl would be tabbed as […]
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This time last year, La Marque was stunning opponents in the postseason en route to sneaking into the Class 4A Division II state finals –– where it eventually lost. One year and one coaching change later, the Cougars (10-2, 5-1) are still primed to replicate that magic in the regional round. Like 2010, running back […]
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Deer Park (10-1) vs. Pearland (9-2) – 7 p.m. Friday, Galena Park ISD Stadium Deer Park: The Deer edged Beaumont West Brook last week for their first playoff win under eighth-year coach Chris Massey. They claimed their first district championship in 16 years a week earlier. Pearland: The Oilers didn’t look like a group that […]
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Hightower quarterback Bralon Addison and Brenham linebacker Timothy Cole were among the local standouts selected to participate in the Army All-American Bowl on Jan. 7, 2012, at the Alamodome.
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Pearland (8-2) vs. Elkins (8-2) – 7 p.m. Friday, Alvin Memorial Stadium Pearland: The Oilers have won six straight since a 31-24 loss to Clear Springs in Week 4. They’re not the same team as last year, but they’ve steadily improved, winning their last six by an average of 24 points. Elkins: The Knights are on […]
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Since taking over at Bellaire three years ago, coach Trey Herrmann has been orchestrating a turnaround at the historically losing program. Under his guidance, the Cardinals are back in postseason and will face off against Cinco Ranch this week. Bellaire should also have running back Denzel Evans back after he was knocked out in the Lamar […]
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After exploring the options for the Houston-area, Class 5A regular-season MVP yesterday , let’s take a look at some candidates for the regular-season, Class 4A MVP today. Again, there will always be some guys who slip through the cracks in this informal poll, so feel free to share your opinion and submit comments with your […]
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